Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) is back with its second iteration of Ioniq Brews & Drives. This year, it’s happening at Wheeler's Estate in Seletar, from 31 August to 1 September 2024. If you missed out last year, here’s your chance to jump behind the wheel of the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6. Throughout the event, attendees can take these electric vehicles for a spin. Plus, there’s a little something ...
Read MoreThe Volkswagen T-Cross may look dated today, but its do-anything spirit still charms drivers. If you’re scratching your head wondering what’s new with this facelift, don’t worry, you’re not alone. The updates are subtle, but Volkswagen insists they’re there. Launched back in 2019, the T-Cross is essentially a beefed-up Polo; built on the same MQB platform, sharing engines, and hailing from the same Spanish factory. It’s a cheerful little crossover that managed to ...
Read MoreWe first got the Mercedes-Benz CLE200 Coupe, and now there are two new editions to the two-door lineup. Each model expands the Mercedes-Benz CLE range in its own way. Performance buffs will be interested in the Mercedes-AMG CLE53. This one turns up the heat, without losing the refined design we’ve come to appreciate in the CLE Coupe. From its AMG-specific grille and bumpers to the flared fenders and widened track widths, the CLE53 ...
Read MoreFollowing the buzz from its brand launch earlier this month, Zeekr has ushered in the first wave of owners for the Zeekr X. One of the inaugural Zeekr X owners in Singapore is Mr. Lee L.C., a 44-year-old who sprung for the all-wheel-drive (AWD) variant. "I'm really excited to be among the first to own the model here," Mr. Lee shared. "With all the new EV chargers popping up in my area, ...
Read MoreJoining the entertainment line-up for the Singapore Grand Prix 2024 are Thirty Seconds to Mars and Voice Of Baceprot. Australian pop icon Kylie Minogue will be giving fans a double treat with an additional performance too. So, what does this mean for fans? More than 100 hours of entertainment spread across three unforgettable days. We’ve already got OneRepublic, Lenny Kravitz, Disclosure (DJ), The Corrs, Kool & the Gang, Tones & I, BABYMONSTER, ...
Read MoreIf you can’t quite wrap your head around the blobby look of the ID.4 GTX, then you might be enticed by the sleeker Volkswagen ID.5 GTX. It’s essentially the same vehicle under the skin, but with a more elegant, sloping coupe-like roofline that adds an extra touch of flair. The ID.5 seems like the stylish upgrade to the ID.4, akin to choosing a Smeg refrigerator. Of course, this approach isn’t unique to ...
Read MoreThis is the big bad wolf variant of the MC20 - the new Maserati GT2 Stradale. It was unveiled on August 17 at the Monterey Car Week in California. The Maserati GT2 is designed for the brand’s return to GT racing, and it looks spectacular. With a higher than 320 km/h top speed, an increased output of 640hp, a 60kg weight reduction, and the ability to hit 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds, ...
Read MoreHow do you follow up on one of the best Lamborghini supercars? Turn it up to eleven, and give it another fierce fighting bull name - Lamborghini Temerario. So here it is, ladies and gentlemen, the successor to the Huracán: the Lamborghini Temerario. Gone is the glorious, naturally aspirated V10, replaced by a battery, three electric motors, and a turbocharged V8. Oh, and they’ve also decided to focus on comfort. Yes, you ...
Read MoreLuca Trazzi turned to the Sonderwunsch team at Porsche to create his 993-generation 911 Speedster and complete his Speedster collection. “At the start, I looked around but couldn’t find the car of my dreams. So, I decided to build it myself.” That iconic line from Ferry Porsche is something many of us can only fantasise. But for Milanese designer Luca Trazzi, it’s a mission he took to heart. A passionate Porsche enthusiast ...
Read MoreIt took a while, but the fourth-generation Suzuki Swift is now finally available for prospective customers. While it’s built on the same HEARTECT platform as its predecessor, this new Swift still remains perfectly compact for city living. Up front, the Swift now boasts a piano-black grille, flanked by sharp light signatures that bring a bit more attitude to its face. Out back, new three-dimensional tail lamps make for a slick, modern touch. 16-inch ...
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